Bidding cities had their first chance to impress at the ANOC General Assembly last week ©Getty Images

Budapest 2024 have thanked National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and Olympic leaders for their "interest and feedback" following their presentation at last week’s Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) General Assembly.

The Hungarian delegation claimed their capital was the "right city at the right time" throughout the duration of their presentation to the NOCs, the first opportunity for the three candidate cities to show off their visions.

They also claimed Budapest would offer a "real alternative" to only large cities being able to host the Olympics and Paralympic Games. 

Budapest 2024 chairman Balázs Fürjes believes their presentation and project has received support from numerous NOCs following the General Assembly in the Qatari capital.

"The Budapest 2024 Olympic Bid is a project of national importance for the people and youth of Hungary, and the resounding welcome we received following our presentation of the bid was both humbling and inspiring," he said.

"We are more dedicated than ever in our mission to bring the Olympic Games to Hungary and Central Europe, and to help the Olympic Movement to expand the range of potential host cities for the Games after the very warm reception we received from the Olympic Family in Doha.

"We have received a lot of positive feedback about the Budapest bid since the presentation to ANOC, based on our masterplan to bring the Olympic festival of sport back to the heart of the city, with reduced travel times and a single Olympic Village for all teams and athletes.

"Our thanks and recognition must go to our friends at the NOCs, the IOC and the hospitable city of Doha for a resounding welcome, and valuable feedback on our bid."

Budapest 2024 claim their presentation was well received by the NOCs ©ITG
Budapest 2024 claim their presentation was well received by the NOCs ©ITG

Budapest 2024 have claimed their bid would highlight that the Games can take place in mid-sized cities and be affordable and secure.

Their director of sport and venues claimed the masterplan was well received by NOCs, particularly the assertion there would be an average travel time of 12 minutes to Olympic venues and the Athletes’ Village.

Budapest 2024 promised they will continue to adjust their plans to incorporate feedback from NOCs, International Federations and other Olympic stakeholders.

"We believe we are the right sized city at the right time for the Olympic Movement," said Fürjes.

"We are a real alternative.

"A mid-sized city can deliver the Olympic Games at reasonable scale and reasonable cost.

"And a Games for one mid-sized global city is a Games for all mid-sized global cities, across the world."

Budapest are involved in a three-horse race with rivals Los Angeles and Paris.

A decision on which city will host the Games is due to be made on September 13 at the International Olympic Committee Session in Lima.